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2008 Starting Lineup

Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:52 pm
Posted by asucrutch23
Asheville, NC
Member since Jul 2008
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Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:52 pm
Question for LSU fans:

Disclaimer: I mean no harm in coming on this board and would like to talk some honest football with y'all in light of our season opener. What I think I'll do is come out with a scouting report on both squads that may help you learn a bit about our Mountaineers and will help me learn more about y'all at the same time.

My question is are these the correct starters for your team in 2008? Let me know if I have anything wrong. Also, if I have 2 guys listed at a position, tell me who you think will win the battle and why.

QB- Andrew Hatch, Jarrett Lee
HB- Keiland Williams, Richard Murphy, Charles Scott
FB- Quinn Johnson
WR1- Demetrius Byrd
WR2- Brandon LaFell
LT- Ciron Black
LG- Herman Johnson
C- Brett Helms
RG- Lyle Hitt
RT- Jarvis Jones, Joseph Barksdale
TE- Richard Dickson

RDE- Kirston Pittman
DT- Charles Alexander
DT- Ricky Jean-Francois, Marlon Favorite
LDE- Tyson Jackson
BLB- Perry Riley
MLB- Darry Beckwith
WLB- Kelvin Sheppard
RCB- Jai Eugene
LCB- Chris Hawkins, Ron Brooks
SS- Harry Coleman, Chad Jones
FS- Curtis Taylor

P- Brady Dalfrey
K- Colt David
Posted by ColeLSU
Member since Jul 2008
5963 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:54 pm to
Patrick Johnson very well might start at one corner. We will use all 3 of those RB's. RJF will start at DT. Dont know about QB.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:56 pm to
QB- Andrew Hatch/Jarrett Lee
HB- Keiland Williams/Richard Murphy/Charles Scott
FB- Quinn Johnson
WR1- Demetrius Byrd
WR2- Brandon LaFell
LT- Ciron Black
LG- Herman Johnson
C- Brett Helms
RG- Lyle Hitt
RT- Joseph Barksdale
TE- Richard Dickson

RDE- Kirston Pittman
DT- Charles Alexander/Marlon Favorite
DT- Ricky Jean-Francois
LDE- Tyson Jackson
BLB- Perry Riley
MLB- Darry Beckwith
WLB- Kelvin Sheppard
RCB- Jai Eugene
LCB- Chris Hawkins
SS- Chad Jones
FS- Curtis Taylor

P- Brady Dalfrey
K- Colt David





I narrowed it down for you on who you'll see on opening day. The QB position is still completely up for grabs. Also no one knows if Alexander or Favorite will get the start in game 1. I left the RBs as is because we'll platoon all of them fairly equally.
Posted by thunderbird1100
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Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:56 pm to
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Patrick Johnson very well might start at one corner. We will use all 3 of those RB's. RJF will start at DT. Dont know about QB.


PJ will not start game 1 at corner.
Posted by asucrutch23
Asheville, NC
Member since Jul 2008
8 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:57 pm to
quote:

Patrick Johnson very well might start at one corner. We will use all 3 of those RB's. RJF will start at DT. Dont know about QB.


Which corner spot and over whom?
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:57 pm to
quote:

Which corner spot and over whom?


You won't see PJ starting against you guys.
Posted by asucrutch23
Asheville, NC
Member since Jul 2008
8 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:58 pm to
Ok, but everything looks good other than the DT backup? What about Chad Jones?
Posted by ColeLSU
Member since Jul 2008
5963 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:58 pm to
Maybe not. But last I heard, he was impressive enough and it was starting to look like he and Hawkins as starters.
Posted by SouthEndzoneTiger
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2008
11395 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:58 pm to
quote:

Which corner spot and over whom?


He will replace "the weakest link".
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 10:59 pm to
quote:

Ok, but everything looks good other than the DT backup? What about Chad Jones?


Chad Jones I believe will most definitely start game 1 at SS. He's got way too much talent to waste away for another year.
Posted by asucrutch23
Asheville, NC
Member since Jul 2008
8 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:00 pm to
quote:

Chad Jones I believe will most definitely start game 1 at SS. He's got way too much talent to waste away for another year.

That's what I thought, but your media guide reflected otherwise.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:02 pm to
quote:


That's what I thought, but your media guide reflected otherwise.


I'd pull my hair out if Harry Coleman started all next year over Chad Jones. No offense to him, because he's good, but he's no Chad Jones. The only reason he could possibly start in front of Jones is he's got seniority over Jones.
Posted by ColeLSU
Member since Jul 2008
5963 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:04 pm to
quote:

The only reason he could possibly start in front of Jones is he's got seniority over Jones.


Same could be said for Jai Eugene and Patrick Johnson...
This post was edited on 7/16/08 at 11:05 pm
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:05 pm to
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Same could be said for Jai Eugene and Patrick Johnson...


Patrick Johnson hasn't even been on the team but for a month or two. He's got learning and experience to catch up to.
This post was edited on 7/16/08 at 11:06 pm
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
20529 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:05 pm to
quote:

Disclaimer: I mean no harm in coming on this board and would like to talk some honest football with y'all in light of our season opener.


you suck! glad I got that out of the way.


quote:

RT- Jarvis Jones, Joseph Barksdale


according to another thread this evening, Jarvis may be packing up his belongings as we type.


quote:

RDE- Kirston Pittman
DT- Charles Alexander
DT- Ricky Jean-Francois, Marlon Favorite
LDE- Tyson Jackson


man, our DL is gonna be freaking sick.


quote:

RCB- Jai Eugene


Patrick Johnson will probably play a lot in place of Jai. Likely not to start, but who knows.


Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:06 pm to
Yeah, but is the wine kicking in yet?
Posted by asucrutch23
Asheville, NC
Member since Jul 2008
8 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:07 pm to
QB- Andrew Hatch, Jarrett Lee
HB- Keiland Williams, Richard Murphy, Charles Scott
FB- Quinn Johnson
WR1- Demetrius Byrd
WR2- Brandon LaFell
LT- Ciron Black
LG- Herman Johnson
C- Brett Helms
RG- Lyle Hitt
RT- Joseph Barksdale
TE- Richard Dickson

RDE- Kirston Pittman
DT- Charles Alexander, Marlon Favorite
DT- Ricky Jean-Francois
LDE- Tyson Jackson
BLB- Perry Riley
MLB- Darry Beckwith
WLB- Kelvin Sheppard
RCB- Jai Eugene, Patrick Johnson
LCB- Chris Hawkins
SS- Chad Jones,Harry Coleman
FS- Curtis Taylor

P- Brady Dalfrey
K- Colt David

So Barksdale is definitely the starter at right tackle?
Posted by Hideo Nomo
Put up both hands, drop one thumb
Member since Apr 2008
7457 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:07 pm to
My prediction:

QB - Andrew Hatch
RB - Keiland Williams, Charles Scott, Richard Murphy
WR - Demetrius Byrd
WR - Brandon Lafell
WR - Terrance Toliver
TE - Richard Dickson
LT - Ciron Black
LG - Herman Johnson
C - Brett Helms
RG - Lyle Hitt
RT - Joseph Barksdale

DE - Tyson Jackson
DT - Ricky Jean-Francois
DT - Marlon Favorite
DE - Kirston Pittman
SLB - Kelvin Sheppard
MLB - Darry Beckwith
WLB - Perry Riley
CB - Chris Hawkins
CB - Ron Brooks
NB - Jai Eugene
DB - Patrick Johnson
FS - Curtis Taylor
SS - Harry Coleman
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71531 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:08 pm to
quote:

So Barksdale is definitely the starter at right tackle?


100%
Posted by SouthEndzoneTiger
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2008
11395 posts
Posted on 7/16/08 at 11:09 pm to
Others who already have experience and who will see plenty of playing time:

Rahim Alem, Tremaine Johnson, Al Woods, Marlon Favorite, and Drake Nevis, all D-linemen

Cutrera, LB

Danny McCray, S

Toliver, Holliday, WR

And the young ones to watch for:

Patrick Johnson, CB, seriously (but not likely against Appy State), and Phelon Jones, Ron Brooks

Chase Clement, Sidell Corley, Kentravis Aubrey, D-line

Foyil, Clemons, Theriot, LB

Ricky Dixon, RJ Jackson, WR



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